Philadelphia Liberty Bell Chapter Monthly Newsletter for November 15, 2000

Chairperson's Message for November, 2000

Welcome to our November meeting, which is also our Young Member's Night. Please be sure to note that this meeting is on Wednesday, November 15th, not our traditional Thursday night! Our speaker this month, Professor Karen I. Winey will be discussing "Examples of Nano-structured Polymers". Professor Winey is a local product who was raised in Warminster, PA and attended William Tennent High School! I believe her talk will be most informative for both young members and old alike.

Our Young Member's Committee Chairman, Dan Bosh, will be conducting a $25.00 drawing for any full time student who is in attendance on this night. Therefore, if you are a full time student, please be sure you notify Lou Liebel or Bob Rich at the registration table!

DEMO VAN AT MEETING

Struers, a materialographic equipment company, will have a demo van in Williamson's parking lot for this meeting. For all those interested, please stop by.

Finally, I would like to congratulate all fellow ASM Philadelphia Liberty Bell members for achieving the Chapter of Excellence Award! This tremendous accomplishment is truly one we can all be proud of!

Bob Hill
2000-2001 Chairperson

Our Next Meeting:
Wednesday, November 15, 2000 Young Members Night
**NOTE** Meeting is on Wednesday not Thursday this month.

Dinner Menu - Melon Parisian, Hearts of Lettuce, Roast Loin of Pork with Stuffing Baked Idaho Potato, Peas with Mushrooms, Beverage and Rolls

Social Hour -- 6:00-7:00 p.m., Dinner -- 7:00 p.m.
Price -- $17.00, student/retirees -- $7.00

Attention Students!!

The Liberty Bell Chapter extends our welcome and invites all full-time students to come out and enjoy dinner on us! Just show us your appropriate student ID at the registration table and join us as we explore our world of materials and their applications. Door Prize!! Also as of October 19, we will be giving a $25 cash door prize at each of our regular monthly dinner meetings. All full time students, members or guests are eligible. Just check in at the registration table and you could be our lucky winner!

Technical Chairperson: Mr. Dan Bosh, Solar Atmospheres, Inc.

Sponsor: Vacuum Furnace Systems

Speaker: Professor Karen I. Winey
Department of Materials Science & Engineering, University of Pennsylvania

Topic: Examples of Nano-structured Polymers

Professor Winey was raised in Warminster and graduated from William Tennent High School. Subsequently, she earned a B.S. from Cornell University in Materials Science and Engineering and a Ph.D from the University of Massachusetts in Polymer Science and Engineering. After a post doc position, she joined the University of Pennsylvania faculty in 1992.

Winey's research focuses on the structure-property relationships in polymers with nano-structures. The chemical repeat units of synthetic polymers and natural macromolecules can vary in polarity, shape, size, ionic strength, or rigidity; but all these units are covalently bonded to one another. Consequently, these large molecules spontaneously form nano-scale structures that bring compatible monomeric units together within the limits of chain connectivity. These assembles are sensitive not only to the molecular characteristics, but also to the chemical, mechanical and thermal environments around the molecules. Nano-structured polymers combine multiple properties on a smaller (even molecular) length scale by having two or more types of monomeric units. The advantages of reducing the characteristic size within a material have been demonstrated throughout materials science. Scientific questions abound as the pertinent length scales drop from micrometers to nanometers. Currently, Winey is studying block copolymers, ion-containing polymers (ionomers), and nanotube composites.

Examples of Nano-structured Polymers

In the case of homogeneous polymers, the molecular response to mechanical deformation or temperature changes is uniform. In contrast, molecular responses are heterogeneous in nano-structured polymers, proteins and nano-composites. Winey will show examples from her research that demonstrate the complex interplay between nano-scale structure and bulk properties in polymers. Examples will include block copolymers, ionomers and nanotube/polymer composites. Through these examples, Winey will illustrate how her scientific interests and expertise have evolved.

Spouses and guests are invited and welcome. This meeting will be held at Williamson Restaurant, Easton Road, Horsham, PA. Reservations are necessary - Call: (215) 643-3369 (OH-DE-FOX), or you may register using our online form. Please don't call if you have already reserved via this web site LINK.

Fan Varese Update

Fran Varese is still in Abington Hospital, Rm 2W47. Toni, his wife, said he is having his good and bad days. I do believe that Fran will be recovering from this emergency procedure for quite some time.

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Come Join Us...
The 2nd annual Philadelphia Phantoms ice hockey game!

This year's game will be held at the First Union Center on January 13th at 1:35 p.m. against Portland. These games are great fun for the whole family, so bring your kids along. Adult tickets are $15 and children 14 and under get in for only $8. Anyone interested please contact Robert DeKalb at 215-542-7600. There are a limited number of seats available, so get your tickets early.

Sustaining Members Spotlight...

Congratulations to our new Corporate Sustaining Members, Forensic Sciences Inc., LTK Engineering Services and Wall Colmonoy Processing Group. The sustaining members help support many of our "Liberty Bell" Chapter activities through the time and effort of the Sustaining Member Representatives who participate on our chapter committees and activities throughout the year and by the financial support of their companies. Forensic Sciences Inc. specializes in Failure Analysis and Engineering Consulting and is represented by C. Edwin Neu, a Philadelphia Chapter Past Chairman. LTK Engineering is involved in the planning and design of rail transit systems, represented by John Janiszewski, our current Chapter Vice Chairman. Wall Colmonoy Processing Group provides engineering and processing services for heat treating, brazing and coatings and is represented by Bruce Dulin. We can return our thanks to these organizations by supporting the use of their services. For those interested in becoming a Sustaining Member, please contact anyone on the committee or any of the Chapter officers.

Metallurgy for the Non-Metallurgist

The Greater Philadelphia Section of The American Society for Nondestructive Testing and The Philadelphia "Liberty Bell" Chapter of ASM International is presenting the MEI course Metallurgy for the Non-Metallurgist.

When: Tuesday evenings 28 November 2000 through 20 March 2001, 6:30 to 9:00 PM
Where: SPS Technologies -- Highland Ave. Jenkintown, PA
Cost: $270.00 includes the 15 lesson course with 2.8 CEUs, Qualified ASMI instructors and a video presentation each week.

Who Should Attend:

This is an ideal first course for anyone who needs a working understanding of metals and their applications. It has been designed for those with no previous training in metallurgy, such as technical, laboratory, and sales personnel; engineers from other disciplines; management and administrative staff; and non-technical support staff such as purchasing and receiving agents who order and inspect incoming material. A basic understanding of chemistry and physics is strongly suggested.

Course Overview:

Presents a brief history of metals, providing insight into the discovery and use of pure metals and alloys thousands of years before the modern era. Provides an explanation of the unique physical characteristics of metals, including the reasons that metals behave differently that such non-metals as plastics, glass, wood, etc. Explains the basis for the selection of the different metals for specific engineering applications. Describes how metals are alloyed to achieve desired properties. Provides details on one of the most important of all alloys - steel - and discusses how steel is heat treated to achieve various combinations of strengths and ductility. Explains how metals are formed into the components that are used in our most important engineered machines and structures. Describes how metals are tested to determine critical properties, such as strength, ductility and toughness. Discusses why metals corrode, why different metals behave differently in corrosive environments, and how the corrosion of metals can be controlled. For more information call Fred Klock or Bob Rich at 215-572-3485 Fax 215-572-3725.

Send the following information, along with a check payable to "Philadelphia ASMI" to Fred or Bob at SPS Technologies; Highland Ave., Jenkintown, PA 19046-2299 before 15 November 2000. Please include the following: your Name, Company, company Address, your Position, Work Phone, ASM Member #: (if Ap.), Home Phone, and your Home Address.

NEWS FLASH!! "5-Star" Chapter

The new ASM Chapter Quality and Recognition Program, combines the Society's "Chapter in Good Standing", year-end reporting requirements, with an optional "Chapter of Excellence" award. One "5-Star" chapter in each of five categories (based on the numbers of members) was recognized as a Chapter of Excellence. Your Philadelphia Liberty Bell Chapter has been honored with this prestigious award in Category 5 (500 or more members). We accepted a commemorative plaque during a special reception in St. Louis at the ASM Show. Good job by all!!!

Dr. Ravi Named as ASM Fellow

The Philadelphia Chapter of ASM is pleased to announce that Dr. Vilupanur Ravi, who was associated with Drexel University, has been named an ASM Fellow. This award was given to Dr. Ravi at the ASM awards banquet in St. Louis during the week of October 9th. Unfortunately, Dr. Ravi will be leaving our Chapter and moving to the University of California. We wish him well.

Rex Heat Treating Receives A8900 and NADCAP

Rex Heat Treating would like to announce that they have received both A89000 (Aerospace Basic Quality System Standards) and NADCAP (National Aerospace & Defense Contractors Accreditation Program) certifications. These are in addition to ISO9002.

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